WATER CONTROLLING WATERStep by Step Instruction Manual

VERSION 1.0 | 2018

Thanks for purchasing your AquaDam® the easy to use low impact alternative to sandbags. Not only will you save time, resources and money but you’ll be doing your part to help minimize impact in and around the protected area.

Your AquaDam® was manufactured to the highest engineering standards and you should be able to deploy it within several hours by following the instructions and tips that are presented in this install guide.

Intro

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SAFETY Safety .................................................................................4

Installation procedure .......................................................5

STEP 1 - Transporting to the site ....................................6

STEP 2 - Starting point ....................................................7

STEP 3 - AquaDam® preparation ....................................8

STEP 4 - Determining height & elevation ......................9

STEP 5 - Connecting one AquaDam® to another .........11

STEP 6 - Maintaining the installed AquaDam®............13

Removal ...........................................................................14

Table of Contents

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SAFETY

Before we begin

SafetyThere are numerous situations where people are at work with or near water, the installation of an AquaDam® is no different and so are the inherent risks. These risks can include minor scrapes, to serious injury and/or death. Layfield highly recommends that prior to beginning the installation of an AquaDam®, an assessment of the potential risks is made, and appropriate steps are taken to mitigate these risks.

There are a number of hazards that need to be considered when working on or near water and installing an AquaDam®. These include both safety and potential health issues.

They may include, but are not limited to:

• the risk of falling into water and drowning • contact with contaminated water • manual handling and lifting hazards • electrical hazards • slips, trips and falls • exposure to chemicals • the effect of extreme weather • impact with submerged objects • floating or submerged debris, including ice • hypothermia • sunburn and heat stress

Please take the time to assess your particular situation and think about the risks/hazards that may exist. Look for ways to mitigate those risks prior to beginning any work when installing an AquaDam®.

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Let’s get started

These are your basic installation requirements to begin with.We recommend you have the following equipment and resources on hand.

A few sandbags for shoring up minor leaks

One or two 3” gas operated semi-trash water pumps2+ inch discharge and suction hoses per pump

Wood boards for bracing against cross-slopes

Two shovels

Two or three workers are required to install smaller AquaDam®’s

Roll of duct tape, utility knives and scissors

Hose LengthEnough suction hose to reach water from the pump location, and enough discharge (filling) hose to reach from the pump to AquaDam®.

Water Source• Flood water• Rain/Gutter runoff• Any running water on the ground• City Water

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STEP 1 Transporting to the site

Most AquaDam® for homeowner or small business use can fit in the back of a pickup truck. Larger dams may require a trailer.

Unpack and remove any shrink-wrap or rope that may be securing the AquaDam® with scissors, CAREFULLY. Be sure not to snag or puncture the polyethylene as this would result in leaks. If the structure is to be moved by heavy equipment, secure straps around the structure then connect the straps to the heavy equipment for transportation. Use extreme caution during the transportation and installation of the AquaDam® structure. While the outer geotextile is very tough, dragging the AquaDam® during transportation, or while full or partially full, may cause damage to the geotextile and possibly the inner tube.

Transporting to the site

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STEP 2 Choosing your starting point

Survey the expected installation path of the AquaDam®. Look for low and high spots. Try to avoid low spots keeping to the level high ground.

The AquaDam® will arrive on-site rolled up like a carpet. Place the roll at the highest point along the chosen path of the AquaDam®. Unwrap the roll, confirm orientation, and unroll the unit along the chosen path.

Note any slopes that run perpendicular to the installation path of the AquaDam®. These slopes may cause the AquaDam® to roll. Wooden boards should be used at these points to provide support during installation.

Remove any obstructions from the path of the AquaDam®

Immovable objects should be padded to minimize damage

Cross-slopes should be avoided if possible but braced against if unavoidable

Avoid low spots, and stay on high, level ground

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Start with a high spot (piled soil, sandbags, natural hill or other) and unroll the tube downhill assuring there are no obstructions.

If no high spot is available, use the self supporting end at the starting location.

Note: the starting point must be higher than the finished height of the filled dam, otherwise the water will come out the fill tubes.

Note: there will be a coupling collar at the closed end. DO NOT REMOVE this, you will need it if you are making a connection.

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STEP 3 Filling the AquaDam®

Insert a hose into each fill tube or connect fittings to fill ports.

Ensure hose is installed far enough into the fill tubes, to avoid the hose from falling out during filling.

Add water into both inner tubes at the same time.

Once filled, wrap duct tape or tie rope tightly around the fill tubes to restrict the fill tube to a manageable size.

The AquaDam® should be observed for any sideways movement. Wooden boards or other means of shoring should be used to support the AquaDam® against rolling due to cross slopes present on site.

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STEP 4 Determining Height & Elevation

When the AquaDam® is at it’s rated height at the lowest point along its path, it is full. DO NOT try to overfill. The AquaDam® should always be filled and maintained to their recommended height. See chart below for recommended filling heights.

Be sure to survey and take into consideration any dips in elevation and try to maintain the max fill height associated with your AquaDam® specifications.

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STEP 5 Connecting one AquaDam® to another

Here’s how you connect one AquaDam® to another.

All standard AquaDams come with a coupling collar at the closed end.

The other end has the fill tubes and has been designed to fit snugly into the coupling collar.

Carefully cut two round holes 6” in diameter at the top of the connection collar, if such holes are not already pre-cut. Each hole should be large enough to accommodate the bunched inner fill tube of the AquaDam® that is being attached. Do not twist the inner fill tube.

The two holes should be positioned midway between each side of the AquaDam® about 1’ ft apart.

Bunch the poly tubes and insert the right inner tube through the hole on the right side of the coupling collar and the left inner tube through the hole on the left side of the coupling collar.

Pull the second AquaDam® into the coupling collar of the first AquaDam® as tight as possible.

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The open end of the AquaDam® #2 should be totally enclosed by the coupling collar. Pull the end of the outer skin of AquaDam® #2 on top of the outer skin of the water filled AquaDam® within the connection collar.

Pull all excess fill tube material up on top of the previous AquaDam® through the holes within the collar. Ensure that there is enough slack in the connecting dam to allow a good interface be-tween the dams. Working from both sides of the Aqua Dam®, pull the connection collar back over the main body of the AquaDam®.

End of AquaDam® #1 (closed)

Coupling Collar

Starting End of AquaDam® #2 (open)

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Tuck AquaDam® #2 partlyunderneath the bottom of the end of AquaDam® #1

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Straighten out any wrinkles or twists in the middle of the collar.

Insert your hoses into each fill tube.

Removal of fittings on the discharge hoses is recommended. If they cannot be removed, cover metal ends with duct tape to avoid damage.

Gather up one fill tube and gently compress the fill tube and wrap with duct tape. Do not twist the inner fill tube.

Repeat for the other fill tube.

CONNECTION IS DONE: YOU MAY COMMENCE FILLING THE AquaDam®

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STEP 6 Maintaining the installed AquaDam®

Your AquaDam® is durable but once the AquaDam® is in place you need to periodically inspect it to make sure it is operating at optimum efficiency.

Each installed section should be monitored regularly, at least once a day for leaks.

Gutters discharging inside of the AquaDam®’s protected area need other means to deal with the water.

Dealing with a small leakThe easiest way to deal with a leak without removing the AquaDam® is to:

Patch the leak with AquaDam® repair tape.

Periodically add water to replace any lost through damage.

Monitor the area to ensure it does not rupture.

Flood levels

Monitor flood levels and place additional bracing behind the AquaDam®

in case of increased water levels.

If water levels approach the top of the AquaDam®, appropriatemeasures must be taken to make sure a failure due to over topping does not occur.

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Removal How to remove and re-roll your AquaDam®

Once you are finished with the AquaDam® it is time to release the water, and begin the re-rolling and storage process. When two or more AquaDam®’s are connected together, the downstream AquaDam® is removed first by pumping and/or siphoning out water contained within. This pump or siphon should be discharged away from any buildings to avoid accidentally causing flood damage.

In some cases it may be easier and faster to hook the closed end to an excavator or other piece of equipment and gently lift it up, allowing gravity to drain the water out.

On smaller AquaDam®’s, simply lift the closed end by hand.

Any Water in the AquaDam® gets released through the large open fill tubes.

Flatten the poly tubes to ensure there isn’t any twisting Fold the end of the AquaDam back and fasten Velcro #1 to Velcro #1 Bunch tubing together and insert into the hole located on the flap, do not twist the tubing material

Fasten Velcro #2 to Velcro #2

Install the collar over the folded system up to the location of the Velcro

Ensure the AquaDam is flat within the collar

Re-rolling brackets can be purchased by contacting your local LAYFIELD dealer

The AquaDam® is heavy, please take steps to avoid over exertion!

When the beam is firmly seated against the closed end of the AquaDam®, it can be rolled up.

Connect the re-rolling brackets to either side of the beam with associated ratchets and cheater pipes.

The first few rolls of the AquaDam® around the beam may need a person to help the roll go around once the beam is firmly seated against the closed end of the AquaDam®. One person on each of the two ratchets with cheater pipes can roll up the AquaDam®. Water contained within the AquaDam® gets rolled out through the large open fill tubes.

Want to see a Video detailing how to “Re-roll using brackets” go to www.youtube.ca/layfield

Once the AquaDam® is drained as much as possible pull the open end to a low position.

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Once the dam is all wrapped up. Tie it off with rope and place it in storage for next time.

Properly store your AquaDam®

Off the ground Keep away from sunlight Keep away from rodents

A properly stored AquaDam® will last for several seasons in storage.

Again THANK YOU for purchasing your Aqua Dam®.We know it will serve you well.

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For more information on AquaDam® water management products,Please contact your local Layfield representative

(800) 840-2884 Canada (800) 796-6868 United Stateswww.layfieldgroup.com